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A member asked:
Is pcos an estrogen dominant condition?
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Yes: Since in pcos there is lack of cyclic ovulation, estrogen becomes the main hormone product of the ovary.
Answered 9/28/2016
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TestosteroneDominant: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is caused by a hormonal imbalance that prevents follicles from growing normally and eggs from being released each month. People w/ PCOS miss periods because they don't ovulate, so there's no signal to shed the uterine lining. Hormone imbalances that lead to abnormal hair growth can be caused by obesity, so watch your diet and exercise. Control w/ birth control pills!
Answered 5/25/2015
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Yes: Raised LH levels due to increased production from the anterior pituitary (in around 40% of women with PCOS). Raised oestrogen levels in some women, which may lead to a hyperplastic endometrium. Excess androgens produced by the theca cells of the ovaries http://patient.info/doctor/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pro http://patient.info/doctor/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pro
Answered 12/30/2016
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What test must be done to find out if you have excess estrogen? I am 20 female and I have pcos.
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